Packaging & Production Operator

Packaging & Production OperatorThe Tuber is responsible for processing colostrum products and packaging the finished gel. This includes guiding gel through the tubing machine, as well as taking samples, weighing, sealing and stacking colostrum tubes. The Tuber must remain vigilant and closely monitors all phases of the tubing/packaging process to ensure the equipment is in proper working order and functioning appropriately. Maintaining a clean, sanitary and safe work environment is a primary responsibility for the Tuber. Disassembling, hand cleaning, and reassembling equipment is a requirement as well.Essential Functions:Ensures the tubing and labeling machines are functioning at the highest level of efficiencyPays special attention to the machine to ensure proper tubing, labeling and boxing is completed based on product specificationsPromotes and complies with all safety standards of Sterling Technology to maintain a safe and healthy work environmentPerforms other jobs such as bottling and labeling when neededTakes steps to ensure product loss/waste is at a minimumMaintains a clean working environment at all times. Routinely engages in established clean-in-place (CIP) processes that include disassembling, hand cleaning and reassembling equipment used in the packaging processPromotes and complies with all safety standards of Sterling Technology to maintain a safe and healthy work environmentPerforms other duties as assigned and when neededSupervisory Responsibilities: NoneKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Safety and sanitization knowledge will be taught and expectations are to follow the trainingThe ability to maintain company confidentiality is requiredThe ability to monitor, maintain and repair industrial equipment, will be taughtThe ability to remain on task and alert at all times is requiredQualifications:Electronic/Computer Skills: Automated controls, touchscreen, and electronic system monitoring is requiredPhysical Demands and Efforts: Incumbents will be expected to alternate between standing, sitting and walking throughout the course of a 4-8 hour shift. Incumbent must be able to lift 30-50 pounds intermittingly. Must be capable of communicating with others both verbally and in writing; will be expected to use hands or fingers to manipulate equipmentVision Requirements: Vision requirements include close, distance, and midrange vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus near and far frequentlyWork Environment: The work environment is moderately noisy and includes running machines, frequent interruptions and moderate trafficAt Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.